HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager (iTrent)
Location: Shepherds Bush , 2-3 days a week on site. Others WFHContract: 10 month fixed term contract Hours: Full-Time (9:00am - 5:30pm)Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 11% non contributory pension
The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Systems Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new iTrent Human Capital Management (HCM) platform and payroll solution within a large and complex organisation.
This is a high-profile transformation programme involving the implementation of Midland HR's iTrent system alongside the migration to a new payroll provider. Working closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams, technical specialists and third-party vendors, you will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery and adoption of the new solution.
This role requires a proven HR and Payroll systems project professional who has successfully delivered iTrent implementations or migrations and can confidently manage multiple workstreams, integrations, stakeholders and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the day-to-day delivery of the HR and Payroll systems programme.
- Manage project plans, timelines, budgets and governance activities.
- Coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery remains on track.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and facilitate key project decisions.
- Manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
- Produce and maintain project governance documentation and reporting.
- Work closely with business, technical and third-party teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Oversee change requests and assess impacts on scope, budget and timelines.
- Facilitate workshops, meetings and project steering groups.
- Ensure successful implementation of the HCM platform, payroll solution and associated system integrations.
Essential Experience & Skills- Proven experience delivering HR and Payroll system implementation and migration projects.
- Hands-on experience implementing or migrating to iTrent is essential.
- Strong understanding of HR and Payroll processes and associated systems.
- Experience managing complex transformation programmes involving multiple stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
- Strong project governance, planning and reporting experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience working with hybrid and remote teams.
QualificationsEssential
- iTrent experience is essential
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Programme Management qualification.
Candidate RequirementsTo be considered for this opportunity, applicants must:
- Have proven, relevant experience delivering HR and Payroll systems projects.
- Have previous iTrent implementation or migration experience.
- Be within a reasonable commuting distance of Shepherd's Bush, West London, with the ability to attend the office 2-3 days per week.
- Have the right to live and work in the UK without restriction.
